Warmest greetings, Dan -
Here’s an interesting alternative -- and another view on the same basic issue. I just checked the Buffalo Bore web site http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#357). They are developing two .38 Special P+ loads that appear to have “eye watering" performance:
> 158 grain LSWCHP @ 1000 FPS
> 125 grain Gold Dot HP at 1050 FPS
Now these are not .357 magnums, but once the projectile departs the muzzle, the ballistics and terminal effect are identical. I’m not too sure I require much more than 1000 FPS muzzle velocity to do the job . . . and I occasionally worry that those 1200+ velocities can lead to issues like over-penetration and lethal energy rooms away.
All the best -- Roy
Here’s an interesting alternative -- and another view on the same basic issue. I just checked the Buffalo Bore web site http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#357). They are developing two .38 Special P+ loads that appear to have “eye watering" performance:
> 158 grain LSWCHP @ 1000 FPS
> 125 grain Gold Dot HP at 1050 FPS
Now these are not .357 magnums, but once the projectile departs the muzzle, the ballistics and terminal effect are identical. I’m not too sure I require much more than 1000 FPS muzzle velocity to do the job . . . and I occasionally worry that those 1200+ velocities can lead to issues like over-penetration and lethal energy rooms away.
All the best -- Roy